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Medicines regulator approves UK’s first dual combination inhaler for mild asthma

AstraZeneca said the marketing authorisation meant its Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 could be used by 2.7 million adults in the UK who live with mild asthma.…

Published: 28 March 2023

Opinion

‘Show me your meds, please’: the impact of home-based medicines assessments

A South Somerset pilot project has demonstrated why asking to see a patient’s medicines during a home visit can have a considerable impact on their health, while saving NHS costs and resources.…

Published: 27 March 2023

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Whole-pack dispensing of sodium valproate made mandatory following consultation

The legislation will help address concerns around women taking sodium valproate, who may be unaware of the risks posed to their unborn child if they fall pregnant.…

Published: 20 March 2023

Opinion

PJ view: Low morale among pharmacists is damaging the future of pharmacy

Pharmacy staff are experiencing severe stress in their day jobs — to the point that some are considering leaving the profession. Without enough time and support for learning, development and recovery, the future of pharmacy will be bleak.…

Published: 15 March 2023

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ADHD and central nervous system stimulant prescribing has increased by almost 70% in five years

The NHS Business Services Authority's 'Medicines used in mental health' report covers five types of mental health medication prescribed in England and dispensed in the community.…

Published: 13 March 2023

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NHS England to remove financial incentives for structured medication reviews in 2023/2024

Incentives to switch patients to environmentally friendly inhalers and to prescribe more patients with edoxaban will also be scrapped.…

Published: 7 March 2023

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Health Education England to fund extra 3,000 places on pharmacist prescribing training courses

Applications are open to pharmacists in all sectors and should be made directly to the institution holding the course.…

Published: 23 February 2023

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Medicines, Ethics and Practice published digitally for the first time

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's professional guide for pharmacists is now available online and will feature dynamic updates to include up-to-date guidance.…

Published: 22 February 2023

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Pharmacists should be able to refer patients directly to secondary care for skin conditions, says APPG chair

Exclusive: Taiwo Owatemi, chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group, has said pharmacists could "easily" help with dermatology referrals.…

Published: 20 February 2023

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Integrated care system to trial cross-sector training for entry-level pharmacists

The 'Start, Training, Advantage and Rotation' (STAR) initiative will offer 20 places to fledgling pharmacists, with rotation across both general practice and community pharmacy settings.…

Published: 20 February 2023